{"product_id":"freedom-in-exile","title":"FREEDOM IN EXILE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hachette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Dalai Lama\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780349111117\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 352\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.8 x 5.0 x 1.3 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003ethis deeply personal and reflective memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Dalai Lama\u003c\/strong\u003e shares his incredible life story, beginning with his early recognition as the \u003cstrong\u003ereincarnation of the previous Dalai Lamas\u003c\/strong\u003e at the age of two. In a process rooted in Tibetan spiritual traditions, the young boy was identified as the next Dalai Lama and was separated from his family to be raised under strict monastic discipline in \u003cstrong\u003eLhasa\u003c\/strong\u003e. At the age of seven, he was enthroned as the \u003cstrong\u003espiritual leader of Tibet\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003ePotala Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e, a magnificent 1000-room residence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into the profound \u003cstrong\u003espiritual and personal experiences\u003c\/strong\u003e of being a child revered as a deity by millions. As he grows, he becomes not only the \u003cstrong\u003espiritual leader\u003c\/strong\u003e but also the \u003cstrong\u003ehead of state\u003c\/strong\u003e of a nation that faced immense challenges, especially when \u003cstrong\u003eTibet\u003c\/strong\u003e came under the threat of Communist \u003cstrong\u003eChina\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Dalai Lama shares his years of engagement with influential political figures, such as \u003cstrong\u003eChairman Mao\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJawaharlal Nehru\u003c\/strong\u003e, in his tireless efforts to \u003cstrong\u003emaintain Tibet's autonomy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the tensions in Tibet intensified, the Dalai Lama’s life took a tragic turn, and in \u003cstrong\u003e1959\u003c\/strong\u003e, he was forced to flee into \u003cstrong\u003eexile\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside over \u003cstrong\u003e100,000 refugees\u003c\/strong\u003e, marking a \u003cstrong\u003edark chapter\u003c\/strong\u003e in Tibetan history. Through this book, the Dalai Lama \u003cstrong\u003edescribes his innermost feelings\u003c\/strong\u003e about his \u003cstrong\u003erole\u003c\/strong\u003e, his \u003cstrong\u003eexile\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003emysteries of Tibetan Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a rare and personal insight into his remarkable journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book not only offers an \u003cstrong\u003eintimate perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Dalai Lama’s life but also explores the \u003cstrong\u003espiritual, political, and cultural significance\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eTibetan Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003estruggle for Tibetan autonomy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Story of the Dalai Lama\u003c\/strong\u003e: A fascinating, first-hand account of his life as a child leader, spiritual figure, and head of state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTibetan Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e: Insight into the \u003cstrong\u003emysteries and teachings\u003c\/strong\u003e of Tibetan Buddhism as experienced by the Dalai Lama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTibet’s Struggle for Autonomy\u003c\/strong\u003e: A candid account of his efforts to protect his people and culture amidst political pressures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis memoir is a \u003cstrong\u003emust-read\u003c\/strong\u003e for anyone interested in \u003cstrong\u003espirituality\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epolitics\u003c\/strong\u003e, or the \u003cstrong\u003erich cultural heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e of Tibet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49041710711088,"sku":"Prakash_9780349111117","price":509.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/hachette-book-default-title-freedom-in-exile-38699337744688.jpg?v=1753010147","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/freedom-in-exile","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}